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The 2012 Big Break Contest is now open for entries. In 2011, winners and finalists alike secured representation and found success. In 2010, all three winners found representation in the first week. Are you ready for your big break? Enter today!

About the Contest
Big Break™ is an annual, global screenwriting contest designed to launch the careers of aspiring writers. Big Break™ rewards screenwriters with cash, prizes, and A-list executive meetings. Winners and finalists alike have had their screenplays optioned and produced and have secured high-profile representation as well as lucrative writing deals.

Since its inception in 1999, Big Break™ has awarded screenwriters with over $280,000 in cash and prizes and invaluable industry exposure. A panel of notable industry professionals conducts the final judging.

Contest Objectives
Our objective is to discover talented screenwriters and help them find success in today’s filmmaking market.

Contest Notables
Visit our Success Stories, our 2011 Winners and Finalists, and this year's prizes!

 
 
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The Big Break™ sponsors add value to this extraordinary contest.

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  Big Break™ Questions

If you have questions regarding the Big Break™, please visit our FAQs first. Many of your questions are already answered there.

If you have general questions regarding the Big Break™ which are not answered in the FAQs, please e-mail bigbreak@finaldraft.com.